Lazy susans were first used by the Chinese at long banquet tables for serving tea.
A portable lazy susan that you can pull out and use on your dining room table for meals will allow you to sit and enjoy your meal without making several trips to the refrigerator. Depending on the size you choose, a lazy susan can hold several bottles of condiments, as well as napkins and flatware. A few tools are required, as well as some basic woodworking skills. This project should not take very long, and when you are finished, you will have a beautiful wooden lazy susan to display on your dining room table. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Gently sand both wood pieces. Be sure to sand all rough edges, as the lazy susan will be handled often.
2. Stain the wood pieces. Use wood stain or polyurethane to coat both wood pieces. For a more custom look, you could also use colored paint. Be sure the paint is lead-free, as the lazy susan will likely be used for serving food. Allow the pieces to dry overnight before handling them.
3. Determine the location of the bearings. Turn each piece of wood to the side that will face in on the lazy susan. Using the bearing as a guide, mark the holes in pencil where you will need to drill. Be sure that the markings are symmetrical on both pieces of wood.
4. Drill holes in the wood and attach the bearings. Using the markings from earlier, drill holes in the pieces of wood. Insert the screws into the holes in each bearing and tighten them. Be sure to tighten screws well, as not doing so will cause your lazy susan to wobble. The lazy susan will resemble a sandwich with the two wood circles on the outside, the bearings on the inside.
5. Attach the rubber feet. Place at least four rubber feet to the bottom of your lazy susan to protect your dining room table surface. Test the lazy susan by spinning it gently. You may have to adjust the tightness of the bearing screws to get the lazy susan to spin properly.
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